Advanced Driving Instructor for Worcestershire

Overview

With three decades of distinguished service in high‐pressure driving roles, Mark combines elite police driving qualifications with top‐tier corporate and executive chauffeuring experience.

He excels at translating complex driving techniques into clear, actionable instruction for both novices and seasoned professionals.

His credentials span Class 1 Advanced Police Driving, senior examiner roles with ROSPA and the Institute of Advanced Motorists, and specialist coaching for luxury marques.

Core Expertise

• Advanced Police & Tactical Driving: Class 1 Police Advanced Driver (achieved 1990), Police Competency-Based Driving Assessor, Advanced Police Motorcyclist, expert in pursuit tactics and emergency response under extreme conditions.
• Executive Chauffeuring & Protection: Founder and Director of Diamond Driving Solutions Ltd, with over 50,000 miles behind the wheel of Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost, Dawn and Wraith for high-net-worth clients.
• Performance & Off-Road Coaching: AMG high-performance track coach and Mercedes-Benz World specialist; accredited SDSA Level 3 Senior Driving Skills Professional; expert in low-friction (skid pan) and 4×4 off-road instruction.
• Examination & Accreditation: ROSPA Gold Advanced Driver & Examiner; Institute of Advanced Motorists F1rst-Register Examiner; DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI); IMI IAM Examiner Programme.
• Specialist Instruction: Ice driving instructor at Juha Kankkunen Driving Academy (Finland); Porsche Ice Instructor (2025); Millbrook circuit permit holder; Speed Awareness Trainer for AA DriveTech; City & Guilds PTLLS Level 4 trainer.

Professional Experience

• Driving Specialist, Mercedes-Benz World & Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone
• Speed Awareness Trainer, AA DriveTech
• Test Driver & Brand Ambassador

Career History

Metropolitan Police Service (March 1982 – March 2012)

• Sergeant & Safe Driving Manager: Directed a fleet of 1,200 officers, developing pre- and post-course training programmes to uphold the MPS Safe Driving Policy. Led collision investigations, performance assessments and enforcement of standards.
• Traffic Patrol Officer & Sergeant: Managed high-risk escorts (VIPs, public order), major incident responses and frontline investigations. First responder at incidents including the Harrods IRA bombing, Clapham Rail Disaster, Marchioness tragedy and the 7/7 London bombings.

Commendations & Awards

• Commissioner’s High Commendation for Bravery & Driving Skill (under fire from an M16 attacker)
• Multiple Commissioner’s & Assistant Commissioner’s Commendations for bravery, leadership and operational excellence
• Central Criminal Court Judges’ Commendation
• Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, Diamond Jubilee Medal, Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
• Two Blueprint Innovation Awards for procedural improvements

Certifications & Memberships

• ROSPA Gold Advanced Driver & Examiner
• DVSA Grade A ADI; Competency-Based Driving Assessor
• Institute of Advanced Motorists F1rst-Register Examiner
• IMI IAM Examiner Programme
• SDSA Senior Driving Skills Professional (Level 3); Low-Friction & Off-Road Coach
• PTLLS Level 4 Trainer (City & Guilds)
• Ice Driving Level 2 (Finland); Porsche Ice Instructor 2025
• Millbrook Permit – Full; CRB Enhanced; First Aid Trained (Feb 2024)

Personal Philosophy

Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, Mark continually hones his own skills on track, circuit and icy terrains.